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Blog postThese sports themed Father’s Day gifts are a major hit with dads, kids, AND teachers…a triple win! Dads love receiving them, kids love making them (especially with the element of choice involved), and teachers love that minimal materials are needed. The easy prep alone makes it a home run! Gifts for Dad From His Biggest […]
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Blog postIf you think back to high school, chances are you either loved geometry or hated it. But personally, I’ve yet to come across an elementary student who hates it! With so much time spent on number sense throughout the school year, geometry activities provide a refreshing change of pace. Geometry can also be a little […]
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Blog post“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Such an important reminder, on Earth Day and every day. And let’s roll with this idea of borrowing, because you just might want to “borrow” this Earth Day activity! It combines art and writing, and will get your kiddos thinking […]
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Blog post2020 and 2021 are not exactly going to go down in history for being the easiest school years of all time. The pandemic has brought its challenges for sure, so why not welcome any and all excuses to have some fun with your students? This year especially, kids will love seeing you show your goofy […]
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Blog postTelling time is one of those double-edged sword math concepts. On one hand (pun intended), it can be a lot of fun to teach! On the other hand, it can also be very tricky for many students to grasp. Even after you’ve taught it, chances are you will still need a variety of strategies to […]
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Blog postAny teacher who has seen words like “nice” and “good” one too many times in student writing can vouch for the importance of teaching shades of meaning. When kids have the understanding that synonyms can be closely related and differ in intensity, it helps them make stronger word choices in their writing. As if that […]
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Blog postWith each holiday that’s come up during the pandemic, we have had to find creative ways to adapt. Whether it’s been virtual kindergarten graduations or Polar Express hot chocolate parties over Zoom, teachers have been trying their best to still make special memories for their students despite being limited to distance learning. It’s been almost […]
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Blog postIf you were to get a group of teachers in a room and have them brainstorm some reading comprehension strategies, I’m sure they could rattle off a long list. If they were then asked to prioritize that list in order of importance, a strong case could be made for visualization to be near the top […]
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Blog postWell, my friends, this is going to be the shortest and sweetest blog post you ever did read! I know we’re all a little extra busy this time of year, so I’ll save you some valuable time and get right down to it. I threw together a last minute holiday card for students to make […]
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Blog postIt’s been a doozy of a year, to say the least. I’m willing to bet you might be ready to say good riddance to 2020 and never look back. If you’ll hear me out though, I do believe there’s always something to be said for reflection, even on a “let’s just forget it ever happened” […]
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“Family isn’t always your relatives. It’s the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no matter what.”
Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved.
With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is a book that will help build and strengthen that class community. Kids learn that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s okay to make mistakes, and it’s important to be a friend to others. When hearing this story being read aloud by their teacher, students are sure to feel like they are part of a special family.
And currently, during such an unprecedented time when many teachers and students are not physically in the classroom due to COVID-19 school closures, it’s more important than it’s ever been to give kids the message that their class is a family. Even at a distance, they still stick together.
Les enseignants font bien plus qu’inculquer des connaissances de base. Ils développent un sentiment d’appartenance dans leurs classes et créent un second foyer où leurs élèves se sentent en sécurité, appréciés et aimés.
Avec ce message venant du cœur et ses illustrations colorées et fantaisistes, « Notre classe est une famille » est un livre qui contribuera à construire et renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance au sein d’une classe. Les enfants apprennent que leur salle de classe est un lieu où ils peuvent être eux-mêmes et faire des erreurs, et qu’il est important d’être amical avec les autres. Lorsque leur professeur leur lira cette histoire à voix haute, les élèves sentiront qu’ils font partie d’une famille vraiment exceptionnelle.